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Oppenhoff & Partner advises Benckiser holding companies with regard to the intended bid for D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V.
A group of investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser s.à r.l. intends to submit a bid for all outstanding shares of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V. (Douwe Egberts, Senseo). read more >>>
Oppenhoff is a partner of the German Federal Association of In-house Counsel
With over 1,000 members, the BUJ is Germany’s largest professional association for lawyers in legal departments, institutions and corporations. read more >>>
Between requirements and reality
Conference highlighted specific challenges in M&A communication read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner nominated German Tax Firm of the Year
The renowned International Tax Review has nominated the team led by partners Dr. Axel Bödefeld and Dr. Gunnar Knorr in both categories for Germany this year: as German Tax Firm of the Year and as Transfer Pricing Team of the Year, the latter already for the fifth time in six years. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises institutional investor on the acquisition of shares in Evonik Industries AG
Oppenhoff & Partner represented an institutional investor in connection with a global private placement of shares in German specialty chemicals maker Evonik Industries AG. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner represents Dow AgroSciences in a dispute over the reimport of plant protection products before the Federal Court of Justice
The reimport of plant protection products intended for the German market is illegal if the packaging and labelling have been replaced. read more >>>
Intensive insight into the daily routine at a law firm: Invitation to Student Day at Oppenhoff & Partner
On 24 April law students will have the opportunity to learn about the daily routine at Oppenhoff & Partner as either a work experience student, trainee lawyer or lawyer. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises Graphic Packaging on the acquisition of Å&R Carton Holding B.V.
Graphic Packaging has acquired the Beer and Beverage division of the Swedish Å&R Carton Group, with operations in Germany and in the Netherlands. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises Argos Group on acquisition of a tank terminal in Emmerich
The Argos Group is the largest independent player (not listed on the stock exchange) in the Western European downstream oil market, with a turnover exceeding 11 billion Euro. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner successfully represents Weinig in proceedings on Squeeze Out compensation
The higher regional court in Karlsruhe has determined the compensation paid to minority shareholders in a squeeze out to have been appropriate.
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Oppenhoff & Partner elects M&A lawyer Alf Baars partner
He advises German and foreign enterprises and financial investors on corporate transactions, joint ventures and other corporate law issues. read more >>>
Nine Oppenhoff partners named leading lawyers in Who´s Who Legal 2013
Amongst the leading lawyers, with Dr. Marc Hilber and Dr. Maxim Kleine are two partners who have been listed for the first time. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises Finanz Informatik on structural improvement
Finanz Informatik, the IT services provider of the Savings Banks Finance Group “Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe”, and Labour Union ver.di successfully finalized their negotiations on a tariff agreement on a social plan. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner to open an office in Frankfurt with transaction lawyer Dr. Oliver Kessler joining the partnership
Government initiative Trusted Cloud presents thesis papers for cloud computing
Oppenhoff expert Marc Hilber led the task force on contract and copyright law read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises Nederman on acquisition of EFT
The listed Nederman Holding A/B with headquarters in Sweden acquires the US company Environmental Filtration Technologies (EFT). read more >>>
“Six weeks of experiencing a lawyer’s daily work and a lot of fun”
The second trainee programme was a huge success read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner nominated for JUVE Award M&A
The JUVE Awards are one of the highest distinctions awarded in the legal industry. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises CTS EVENTIM on the acquisition of the operating company of Lanxess Arena, Cologne
Arena Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of CTS EVENTIM AG, has taken over Arena Management GmbH, Cologne, and thereby becomes the new operator of Germany’s largest multi-functional events arena. read more >>>
Oppenhoff elects competition lawyer Daniel Dohrn to Junior Partner
He advises national and international enterprises on German and European antitrust law. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner top adviser in IT law
An independent jury of industry and media experts elected the law firm to the Top-25 ranking of business news magazine WirtschaftsWoche.
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Oppenhoff top employer for corporate law
Azur recommends the firm due to the mixture read more >>>
Heidelberg jurist wins 2012 Walter Oppenhoff Scholarship
Tilman Petersen receives a financial contribution towards his LL.M. studies in the USA. read more >>>
Compliance without Frontiers?
Cologne Compliance Day highlights International Aspects
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Oppenhoff & Partner represents Opfermann Arzneimittel GmbH in successful proceedings before the Federal Court of Justice concerning dietary foods
Distribution of supplementary balanced dietary products now only possible subject to strict preconditions.
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Oppenhoff & Partner signs Diversity Charter
By signing this Charter, the internationally operating law firm has committed itself to promote mutual respect, esteem and the recognition of diversity within corporate culture. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises Krauss-Maffei Wegmann on acquistion of UK bridge-making company WEFL
WFEL is regarded as the worldmarket leader for mobile bridging systems in both military and civil applications. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises Vaillant Group on its acquisition of Cogenon
The Remscheid-based heating, ventilation and air-conditioning specialist Vaillant Group on 2 May 2012 acquired the Hamburg manufacturer Cogenon, which specialises in the manufacturing of combined heat and power systems for larger properties. read more >>>
Study on the transformation of EU amendments concerning cookies into national law
Patchwork of European regulations makes data protection compliance more difficult for enter-prises operating on an international level
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Cloud computing
Corporate representatives discussed secure ways into the cloud read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner strengthens real estate group with new partner
Dr. Stefanie Minzenmay will be joining as of 1 May 2012. read more >>>
Four Oppenhoff lawyers classed amongst Germany’s outstanding Compliance advisers
The weekly business news magazine WirtschaftsWoche, supported by an independent jury, Germany’s top law firms and experts in the field of Compliance advice. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises on the purchase of three pentahotels
HPI Germany Hotelbesitz GmbH is assuming ownership of three hotels in Braunschweig, Eisenach and Kassel. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner yet again nominated as German Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year
The renowned International Tax Review has nominated the team headed by partners Dr. Axel Bödefeld and Dr. Gunnar Knorr for the fourth time in five years.
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Oppenhoff & Partner advises IPS on the foundation of Newsprint Italia
Germany’s major independent national press distributor has entered into a joint venture with Newsprint Ltd Malta.
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Social media pose legal challenges for enterprises
Employment law, Data protection and IP law most important
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Oppenhoff & Partner advises KMW on takeover of EDAG's civil protection branch
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has taken over the production branch for armoured civil vehicles from the German automotive development specialist EDAG. read more >>>
"Structured, well thought-through, ambitious": Oppenhoff & Partner wins prestigious azur award
The editorial team of JUVE awards this prize to employers who have distinguished themselves through a particularly dynamic and committed approach. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner invites law students to Student Day on 26 April – applications for its award-winning summer university programme “Sommeruni” now possible
Law students are invited to come along on 26 April and learn about working as a law student, trainee lawyer or lawyer at the independent commercial law firm in Cologne. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises PINTSCH BAMAG on the acquisition of Tiefenbach
PINTSCH BAMAG Antriebs- und Verkehrstechnik GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schaltbau Holding AG, has taken over the shunting equipment and signalling specialist Tiefenbach GmbH. read more >>>
Oppenhoff & Partner advises on sale of Mexad to DataXu
DataXu Inc., provider of the industry’s #1 ranked demand-side platform (DSP), has acquired the leading European DSP Mexad. read more >>>
